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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
SHOOTING SCRAPE.
Charles Crenshaw Attempts to Kill
William SilYers.
The Tr ouble Grew Out Of Silvers Saying lie
Shook Hands With Crenshaw's Wife.

Last evening Charles Crenshaw, a colored
cook employed at Bishop Brothers restau-
rant, shot William Silvers. The shooting
| took place shortly after supper and appears
to have grown out of a dispute between the
two men. Shortly after the shooting the
wounded man was removed to the house OF
his aged mother, No. 720 North Main. He
appeared to be suffering intensely last night
about 10 o'clock when an EAGLE reporter
called at the house. 4 number of his colored
friends were in attendance upon his bedsid e
and endeavoring to ease tho pain of his wounds
his brother, George, keeper OF notorious
resort in the southeastern part of the city,
was among the number. When spoken to
regarding the matter, he said he was with
his brother at place on East Douglas just
across the railroad il the front of which was
q barber shop, in the rear joint, when
Crenshaw remarked, 81 must go and see the
old woman, as l have not been there for
some time
''Why l saw her last night, and spoke TO
her on Main street in front Of the Idlewild,"
replied Silvers' brother.
no you didn't" said Crenshaw
Give to one. ] shook hands with her on
the street"
Crenshaw invited him to go to the
house and they would prove It, MY
brothe then turned to me and said, George,
you GO told him 1 would not. Wen
then, will go by myself said Bill"
Tie injured man then took up the nara
tive and and said: eve went down to the
house together and l asked Mrs. Crenshaw
if she did not speak to me. No. she said.
:Don't you remember of shaking hands with
me on North MainH No, sir, [ don't
There, now you see what ID liar you
are Crersbaw said to ne. left the house,
and just as / was going out the
back door he struck me with sling
shot and cut ne here" pointing
to a very ugly cash just over the left eye.
''When [ was about siXty-five or eighty
wards from the house he fired at me-" The
injured man was assisted to the house of his
brother, and boy employed there told the
latter of the shooting. He was then taken to
the home Of his mother and DR.. Conkling
Sailed His overcoat showed where fifteen
shots had passed through into his body.
Many were taken out and the patient put
under the influence of an opiate. While his
wounds are very painful, they are not neces-
sarily fatal
Crenshaw, whose home is at 413 Sout Fifth,
was arrested by Officer Lilly about o'clock
and taken to the cooler. The sling shot, a
heavy piece of iron, was found, and a mus
ket, the weapon with which the shooting was
DONE was also taken in charge by the police
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
President decorative committee

The pastor of the Mayfiower COngrega-
tional church tenders his heartfelt thanks 10
Mr.. l.. F. Sherwood for his noble assistance
and interest in soliciting and collecting
funds for the erection of the Congregational
church on Fairview avenue, North Wichita.
Hr. Sherwood is the treasurer of the build
ing committee, and will take charge OF the
finances for the trustees and building com
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
INCANDE>CtNT LAMP.

kr H. Hulls IS selling an incandescent LAMP
made by the Incandescent Lamp Co, 81
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania The agent claims
for it a capacity of eighty candle power.
The exclusive right 20 sell the same in this
and FIVE of the neighboring counties has been
sacIlral By him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
SCHOOL TKOURi.E.

Yesterday near noon the heating pipes in
the Fourth ward school building bursted. 1t
was not the heat, but the cold that got in its
destructive work. They We're repaired in
the afternoon and school discontinued
School was adjourned in the First ward
yesterday, owing to some defective heating
apparatuS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
INSTALLATIONS.

Tonight theirs VIII be a joint installation
of officers cf the Post and ". r. c., fol-
lowed by campfire and dance. john
Fisher and Hank Heiserman are booked for
exceedingly brilliant performances, and the
question as 10 who viii surpass is command
ing considerable attention. Each are sap
ported by strong hackers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
ARM BROKEN.

Yesterday morning MIR. Edward Clark
fell on the sidewalk st the corner OF First
and Market streets and broke his right arm
in two places below the elbow. The accident
was caused a stated by board in the walk
breaking, which in the minds of some throws
the city responsible for fine The woand
is a very painful one.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
COAL THIEVES.

The coal thieves are abroad III the land.
The board of education has some trouble in
keeping the Oak street school supplied with
coal \ numbsr of gentlemen are heard
almost every day to say that the coal pile
has gone down most too fast during the past
NIGHT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
THE MATCH OFF.

Matsada Soricheci. the japanese wrestler,
could not arrange his business so as to come
to Wichita this evening and wrestle Captain
Shields. He expects, however, to be here
next Monday, and on that night the wrest!e
will take place.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
THANKS.

The Ladies Auxil, of the Y. NJ. c. A, take
this method Of of expressing their thanks to
the Kansas Furniture company, Fosters
QueenSware store, Iunis & Ross, Agnes SOM
mer, Miss Still IS, for picture loaned, and all
other contributors of decorative articles for
identifying the rooms January l.
ANNA 7, ROPROUGUS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
rnNNISSIONERG

The county commissioners met yesterday
evening at the county building and spent
the day on examining and allowing bills.
They are anxious to transact that part first.
and thus dispense with 50 many calls, allow
in them better chance for speed OF the
balance Of the programme
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
DEAF MUTE PARTY.

A deaf mute party took place at Mr.. Jas.
Lucas on the West Side, on New Years eve
ming. There were eleven present, and ali en-
joyed themselves highly. The party was
well entertained by Mr.. Marcus K. Powers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

The boys of Goddard gave hop New
Years eve, that crossed them sos. All
that were there report very pleasant time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

DR.. Hachett, of Frankfort, Ky, a brother
in-!aw of Judge John Harlan's, is paying our
city a visit, and called yesterday
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Mr.. 7. Heston left yesterday morning for
Kansas City He VIII leave there in a few
days for New Orleans, hoping that the south
ern climate will relieve him from the tough
old cruel rheumatism.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

A large engraving, personnel of the great
anarchist trial at Chicago, now hangs in the
sheriff's office; it was present to Mr.. Hays
from the ex- chief OF police at Chicago.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Figg & Co. and Barwise & Sherman will
commence moving today to the room in the
Aidrich & Brown building, spoken Of in
Sundays issue as the place for ths real es
tate exchange.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

county building at $50 this evening The
resolutions will then be submitted and the
indications seem to be that something win
be adopted
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

The Museum starts ont this veal, with an
entire change OF curios.ties in the curio hall,
AMI the Introduction 81 charming farce, in
the auditorium.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Henry Schwcrdfeger, 4 former resident of
Wichita, row vlng in Erie township, was
l.. tie city yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

a gentleman with has war paint on tackled
the county building yesterday and inquired
about that ''S1 10 bill" He seems to think
that is hard state of affairs. His informa-
ton on the question was not augmented.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Mr.. John Toole, OF Cleveland, o., arrived
in the city few days ago and his name ap-
ne RS in the transfer column. That is a
pointer AMI one may well guess his impress
sio Of the city. He says he is satisfied that
Wichita viii in very few years be the
large; &c commercial center IN the west.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Misses Roma Bqrwell and Eva MART and
Mr.. Alfred c. Burwell have returned from a
visit of some days among relatives at Kan
SOS City.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

+. Il. Robinson, one Of the London tailors
of Kansas City, Is in The metropolis looking
after the interest of the London tailors in
fkis city
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

The Cuakers have commenced a protract-
cd meeting at the United Brethren church.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Attorney !. {. Mccoy, of Anthony, was
in the city yesterday attending to some legal
business
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Miss Clara Hammelke, at her homo No. 5l4
West Central avenue, entertained her friends
most pleasantly Saturday evening with a
New Years party. About ten couple "vere
present Music, games and refreshments
were the entertainments of the evening.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Clyde Ware, tee popular young salesman
at the Kansas Furniture company, has re
signed his position at that establishment to
accept similar position at Kendall & Nor
rison'S He IS successful young salesman,
and Las many friends in the city
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Mr.. II. G Lee yesterday sold some prop
erty belong 20 himself or South Main and
Water streets for So, Geo. The sale viii he
closed today, and was made to some eastern
lhartias
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

I'D. ii. Wolf has been promoted to the pc
sit;on of chief operator at the Western Union
Telegraph Office Good preterment. Ed is
not ouiy up and. thoroughly competent in
his profession, but IS . prince Of clever fel-
lcwS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

DR.. l. $ Ordway and wife returned last
night and with his daughter are quartered
at the Manhattan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Saturday evening Miss Lila Soioman en-
tertained number of her friends ct the ele-
giant new residence Of her parents on College
Hill Music, dancing and recitat:ous were
the entertainment Of thu evening An eIe-
giant supper was serve
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

DR.. J Il Fa7t'ie. of Eass=lvilIs. lnil41z,
arrived Sanday evening snt has soca.ss ~
tie city Re vas here soale months sso ard
decided that wichita was the piasse for q
young man AMI coEn:3en1ed 20 m.ase Is ar
rzageueHs. accordingly lis says n bas
had hts eye Oh this place fsE serze tine AID
was not satisfied ana! he Sas a5ls 70 loca.e
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

B. +. Cullar, of this city, starts for Eure-
ka Springs tomorrow, to be absent several
weeks Ben was faithful and gallant sol
Wichita hope he may enjoy his weliearned
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

EiRAwFoRDs OPERA HOUSE.
~ l.. M. CRAWFORD, Manager
MAMMOTH ORGANIZATION.
Two Nights-FRIDAY and SATURDAY-Jan. : ard s
McFADDEN'S ORIGINAL.
MctADDEN'S ORIGINAL.
BOSTON DOUBLE
BOSTON DOUBLE
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.
UNCLE TOMS Cab y,
GREAT COMPANY.
% Performers on the Stage.
SColored Plantation Singers.
Marks The Lawyers,
Imported Trick Donkeys.
6Ferocious Trained BloodhOundS.
New end original Gcts. Great plantation jubilee fes-
hval Tue Boston colorod Quartette and the
Jolly Coons The famous Miss Sailie
Darlington. as TopSy. The eel
hratcd little Putnam sis
tors in song ana dance
EVERYTHING NEW. EVERYTHING DE- FERENT
Admission ~, -, and ~.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Mr. l. J EEnLzcdinZba rT4, u Tribune.
Greely county. N-zs in Sbe c4sE yesterslsy
aai called he says t5sre i Ersst interest
il railway matter he zays there Is al iE.-
rr.essse lie grafton from Icwa 80 that cox1;y-
Tpesa.F faEniIies 1-e coming u cze TRAN.
he thinks fhe; IL. county viii bs really FOR
organizing ~ June or July n-xt-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

The Kindergarten closed its first term De
cemb-r 80 and will open the second term
January 3. 1t is rare treat to see the ad-
vance made by the little ones in their many
lines of work made 50 pleasant and ins1ruc-
tive for them by their teacher, that they DO
not know IL IS work at ali
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Mrs. Samuel Goldsteln has returned home
from pleasant visit to Carthage, No.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

The Young Mems Law club held meeting
last at the Office Of Eby &, McNeachan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

WAl Salander has accepted a position with
the a. d. I. vice VanOSdell resigned
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Miss. Hicka Eeyman went on a SIX wecli
visit 90 her parents at Huntsville, No
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Miss Lizzie B. Mcneil, of Medicine Lodge,
was in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Hon. Geo. W Flthian. Of Newton. lis. q
whom we made mention fsw days ego.
after viewing Wichita procss,,ed home, and
Is making preparations 70 taks NJ his re.i-
dence ~ once in Winning Wichita. IaEs
they CONE Mr. Fithian Is prou-icen. c.ti-
pa OF southern Illinois. He Is AZ Cd f-.az,i
q JUICE - ala
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

III ECIUKE COURSE.
The W C. T. L. season tickets win be on sale az
the Uon Ticket Office. Price 500. No extra cIiare
for reserved seats. Single ticket &c and SlOO
Gen. Wallace, January ~.
Dr. Hedley, February Z.
Kate Field. March g.
To be followed by the Alpine Choir and iyrolese
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

il. 4. Bliss was among yesterdays aIriv-
alSi
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

Last Saturday night a residence in the
northwest part Of the city was broken into
by robbers. Some articles OF valve, together
with small purse were stolen. The mat
ter is il the hands Of the authorities and the
guilty parties may yet find themselves walk
ing up 20 justice.
DR.. G. ". Wire and Z. J. Lay, two gen
tienen Of Wilmington, o. arrivd in the city
yesterday. They were hsre about two
months ago aud made some real estate in
vestnlents. The property vas soon disposed
of a, an advance, and Eow they come TO
make another purchase
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

= RAND EXHIBITION
u OF the Celebrated
ELECTRIC CLOCK:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -----.------'--
Corner Of Vain and Douglas Avenue.
The Great London sensation. A living head without
a BODY. Singing, Talking ana Laughing, VIII
be exhibited
* FOR FEW DAYS ONLY, X
In connection with the
Largest and finest exhibition clock 10 The World.
APOSTOLIC. MUSICAL, ASTRONOMICAL,
SCIENCE, ART AND INDUSTRY.
Combined in Its construction.
Pronounced by Press and Public mans masterpiece
of mechanism
Open from to $50 and to 10 p. m.
ADMISSION 10 Cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04
"iCHIrA MUSEUM.

WICHIrA MUSEUM.
South Main St, near Douglas Ave
The popular family resort of the city. One week
commencing January list.
First appearance
:-x-WM. PIENICE-X-
The Human balloon,
lola ZOLErA The Cashmere Lady,
TOMMY SLATUM, The Frog Boy,
PROF. SMITH. and his Performing Goat.
And host OF other wonders in TIE curio parlors.
Auditorium win present the great American Drama
in two acts entitled
UNCLE JOSH.
Characters by our Stock Company.
Admission 10 cents TO all.
E-cpou daily from to ~ p.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-04

UUREER's OPERA HoUsE.
: l.. NJ CRAWFORD, Manager
ONE GRAND EVENT
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9th.
Farewell Tour of the
Champion of all Champions
JOHN L. SULLIVAN
And Company of Athletes
Under the management OF p. T. STIEEDY.
Read the Names.
GEO. La BLANCHE, (The Marine)
STEVE TAYLOR, EX- Champion.
DUNCAN MCDONALD I hampton of Northwest
JAS CARROLL. Champion Lightweight,
JAS. MchE0N and DAN MURPHY.
This IS your only chance Don't Mss IL.
POPULAR PRICES.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-24
! Cure for Cnrns Y-antaI-

Any man JTho warts 70 make quick and
certain fortune, observed n Broadway drug
glst the other day, "can 60 il BIZ inventing a
sure cure for co-as. II doesn't matter how
many there are there's always room for one
more. Corils are a universal weakness Of the
American people. There isn't day that
do rot have calls for corn cures from any
where from fifty to $50 men, women, girls
and boys."
is there any actual sure cure for corns7- /
asked him.
That depends" said be- There is hardly
o remedy that would not remove corrs If the
people did mot wear shoes The trouble IS
that whiIc they are continuing the friction
ond pressure that originally produced it. But,
whether they cure or not, the good remedies,
If properly applied, keep the corn from in
creaslng or hardening ard reduce its annoy
ance TO a minimum Theae are hundreds Of
people who employ chiropodist By the year
at a contract price, and II is his duty 10 keep
their corIls pared down and their feet in
order. The corn cures enable people who can
rot afford this luxury TO care for their own
toes with little waste Of tina or trouble
New York News
There are some disIrpatable pgsilists. who
have played 4 mean game upon ambitious
young men. They engage to give 8 p5sp.l
dozen lessons for stated Trics and demand
the money ii advance, They give one les
son, but upon the second occasion make their
appearance III q seemingly intoxicated con
dition and aston.sh tie pupil by knocking him
all over the nom and leaving him in gcner-
ally battered and broken NJ condition The
pupil has no desire 10 continue the study and
the '-profeSso-7 pockets the money and looks
cut for another rapl-Sew YORK Journal
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-24
The Society Man of To-dEy.

The evolution in the society man is. per
has more pronounced than in either the
sporting or Wall street type European
travel and experience in various quarters
across the water are responsible, in a large
measure, for the changes which have taken
place in men Of leisure and those who devote
nearly all of their time to social matters,
The old type was giddy, talkative and more
or less effeminate. He was a lady killer,
masher and a swell, danced as often as the
opportunity offered, and affected spirited
manner and great animation in telling small
talk and gossip. He WAS not a being who
commanded admiration from men of sense
and Importance, but he pleased the ladies,
and that was considered quite enough.
He is dignifed in manner, quiet, monstrous.
ly exclusive, and he affects single club where
he knows outsiders cannot intrude upon him.
He drives heavy horses to ponderous English,
carts, seldom attends the theatres and does
the opera only on important nights.
As rule he does not dance unless the o.
casion is one of great importance His hair
Is clipped short. parted carelessly, and there
is about his whole attire and manner an air
Of ease and negligence which is so finely as
sumed that it seems thoroughly natural.
From the artful and animated creature of a
few years ago the society man has grown
into the most simple and transformations Of
New Workers. To men whom he believes to
be below him in the social scale he is an abso-
lutte snob, iii the sense that he viii have abso-
lutely nothing TO do with them and refuses
to recognize them under any circumstances,
oven though unavoidably subjected to an in
PRODUCTION. To those in his own set he is
thoroughly natural, unaffected and enter
tanning. There are very few such men in
towIl-perhaps not over 200 at the outside
but they are invited everywhere, and the
more important Of them have it in their
power to make or mar the success Of any en-
tertainment TO which they are invited or
make the reputation of beautiful woman
by single word.-Blakely Hall
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-24

The lord mayor. a few years ago, was try
inS case at the Mansion house. Not salts
fed with the testimony of a witness, be eau
toned him TO lie careful, saying: you must
be very careful in Your statements, for /
could have sworn that when | arose this
morning ] put my watch into my pocket,
AMI l have only just missed it; and now recol-
beet that left it on my dressing table"
On his return home, the lady mayoress
asked what had caused him to send SO many
messengers in such quick succession for his
watch and chain. as but one could take il TO
him Ills lorolship then saw his indiScreton.
Several professional thieves had started i'm
mediateiy for that watch, and the first one
had obtained lt-Youth's Companion
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-24
oldest Christian Church.

The Oldest specimen Of Christian architect
ure in the world is the Church of the Nativity
at Bethlehem, which was built a d. ;27 by
the Empress Helena, mother OF Constantine
the Great. an altar in this splendid basilica
is said to mark the spot whore were buried
Tire 10000 children masSaCred by order of
Herod Here also is low vault. called the
Chapel Of the Nativity, with au inscription
which says: Here jesus Christ was born of
the Virgin Mary" The ancient church is
now used by all sects alike, and i: is in state
of great neglect. Adjoining it are Roman
Catholic, Greek and Armenian converts, and
connected with it is chamber which was for
merly TIE study of St Jerome Boston Sud
cr,at